The polka culture in the United States is presented. Largely associated as being Polish in nature, the strong polka culture today is primarily an American phenomenon, it having largely died off in Central Europe except in rural areas.
Polka festivals have sprung up across the country, getting longer and longer each successive year based on demand.
Beyond its Central European origins, the polka in the United States has morphed, adding other elements, such as other dances including the swing, and religion.
Devotees explain the reason they love the culture so much, some likening it to a less dangerous form of a drug.
And with a large proportion of those participating in polka and polka events being of the younger generations, the polka "fad" does not seem like it will soon die.
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In Heaven There Is No Beer?
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Polka Shoes
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The Mrozinski Brothers Aleatoric Ensemble:
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Pretty Maryann Polka
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Eddie Blazonczyk's Versatones:
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Mary Lou Polka
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Eddie Blazonczyk's Versatones:
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Rock of Ages Medley
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Jimmy Sturr & His Orchestra:
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Hot Peppers Polka
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The Marion Lush Orchestra:
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Im Leben
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Marv Herzog:
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Mojado Sin Licensia
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Flaco Jiménez:
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Polish Spirits
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Lil' Wally:
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How Swiftly Time Flies
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Jimmy Sturr & His Orchestra:
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Polish Hoedown
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Henry Jasiewicz:
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Na Lewo Polka
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Eddie Blazonczyk's Versatones:
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Julida
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Who Stole the Kiszka?
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Walt Solek:
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Duluth Polka
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Frankie Yankovic:
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At My Wedding
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Lil' Wally:
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Beer Barrel Polka
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The Mrozinski Brothers Aleatoric Ensemble:
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Potato Chips Polka
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Eddie Blazonczyk's Versatones:
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Beer in Heaven
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The Musicales:
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